Bengal heading toward political shift, claims Anurag

Hamirpur MP and senior BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Wednesday claimed that West Bengal was heading toward a major political change, asserting that the public mood strongly suggested the Trinamool Congress (TMC) would be voted out in the upcoming Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters after arriving in Kangra, he said the overwhelming mandate received by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar was a sign of shifting political currents across states.

Thakur began the day by visiting the family of Wing Commander Namansh Syal in Nagrota, who died in an aviation show accident in Dubai. He met the officer’s father and other family members, offered condolences on behalf of the BJP and assured them of all support the government could provide.

Turning to the political atmosphere in West Bengal, Thakur said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent remarks revealed growing anxiety within the TMC. “People in Bengal are waiting for the elections to throw the TMC out of power,” he said. “The Chief Minister’s statements reflect her frustration as she sees the looming defeat.” Drawing parallels with Bihar, he said despite allegations raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over voter list discrepancies, the electorate delivered a historic victory to the NDA.

Thakur accused the TMC government of corruption, deteriorating law and order and shielding infiltrators. He added that issuing threats had become Mamata Banerjee’s main political tactic. In contrast, he praised the Modi government’s decade-long governance, claiming it had focused on empowering marginalised communities and upheld constitutional values as envisioned by Dr BR Ambedkar.

On national security, Thakur reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh was an “inseparable” part of India and warned China against any attempts to challenge this.

Responding to a question about former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi continuing to occupy an official residence in Patna despite holding no post, Thakur expressed hope that she would vacate the property so it could be allotted to a minister.